Articles from page 5: Previous page Next page

  1. Please wait. Loading browse data... loading
  2. GALLERY NOTES.

    After the "Courier" had gone to press yesterday morning Mr. Ryan continued his speech on his motion to release the British India Company from ...

    Article : 813 words
  3. LABOUR DISPUTES.

    The resumption of work by the drivers to-day, and the close proximity of Christmas, were responsible for great activity in the city warehouses and carrying ...

    Article : 295 words
  4. AUSTRALIA'S NEW NAVY.

    The Yarra, one of the two Destroyers which have arrived. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 14 words
  5. FROM THE COURTS.

    The notes taken by a Judge at a trial are supposed to be the one authentic record of what is done and said. They may be very full, or they may be very ...

    Article : 1,620 words
  6. FEDERAL REFERENDA.—II.

    In a former article I dealt with the "general effect" of the Labour Party's attempt to smash up the Federal Constitution under the shallow, false, and ...

    Article : 2,357 words
  7. END OF A RECORD SESSION

    The PRESIDENT took the chair in the Legislative Council at 7 o'clock last evening. Prayers having been read, the President announced that understanding ...

    Article : 1,292 words
  8. IRONMOULDERS' STRIKE.

    Matters in connection with the possible settlement of the ironmoulders' strike are in a promising condition at present, and, as stated in yesterday's ...

    Article : 202 words
  9. THE COLLIERY DISASTER.

    In connection with the explosion in the Pretoria Colliery at Bolton rescue efforts were continued throughout the night, but it was impossible to ...

    Article : 313 words
  10. PETER BOWLING DEFEATED.

    Mr. Peter Bowling has been defeated in the voting for the position of president of the Northern Miners' Federation. His rejection came as a great surprise to Mr. ...

    Article : 123 words
  11. DISCOVERY AT POMPEII.

    The excavations at Pompeii have revealed the petrified body of a woman with both her hands full of jewels. She had been overwhelmed by the volcanic ashes ...

    Article : 56 words
  12. BUILDERS' LABOURERS' STRIKE.

    A further meeting of the members of the Builders' Labourers Union was held yesterday morning for the purpose of considering the reply of the employers, which was sent ...

    Article : 122 words
  13. MR. LLOYD-GEORGE.

    The Socialist journal "Humanite" publishes a report of an interview with Mr. Lloyd-George, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Lloyd-George ...

    Article : 174 words
  14. CARGO FOR ADELAIDE.

    The shipping companies advised yesterday afternoon that they are now prepared to receive cargo for Adelaide. ...

    Article : 22 words
  15. WELSH COLLIERY STRIKE.

    As a result of the conferences that have been held, the representatives of the men who are on strike at the Powell Duffryn Colliery in South Wales have ...

    Article : 50 words
  16. AVIATION.

    Mr. Cecil Grace, the English aviator, starting from Dover, made a flight across the English Channel, in the competition for the De Forest prize for the furthest ...

    Article : 184 words
  17. APPRECIATIVE GOVERNMENT PARTY.

    After the close of the session's business in the Legislative Assembly yesterday evening members of the Government Party gathered in the Ministers' room and gave ...

    Article : 663 words
  18. RAILWAY STRIKES.

    A Bill has been introduced in the Chamber of Deputies making a strike of railway employees equivalent to sabotage (wilful destruction of property). The ...

    Article : 66 words
  19. PLAGUE IN ENGLAND.

    The "Times" states, "A special investigation in Suffolk of the outbreak of the mysterious epidemic in December, 1906, shows that it was probably pneumonic ...

    Article : 84 words
  20. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING STRIKE.

    At a meeting of the North-east Coast Seamen's and Firemen's Union a resolution was passed endorsing the decision of the Continental Seamen's Unions in ...

    Article : 44 words
  21. CRUSADE AGAINST OPIUM.

    The National Assembly has sent a memorial to the Throne in favour of the severest punishment (short of death) being inflicted for opium smoking, and the offering of ...

    Article : 49 words
  22. VICTORIAN STATE COAL MINE

    The Select Committee of the Legislative Council on the State coal mine has presented a progress report. The Committee states the estimates of the coal area made ...

    Article : 207 words
  23. ESPIONAGE CASES.

    At the trial of Lieutenant Brandon and Captain Trench expert evidence as to the precise significance of the accused's discoveries was heard in camera. The ...

    Article : 328 words
  24. THE HOUNDSDITCH MURDERS.

    An impressive service took place in St. Paul's Cathedral to-day in connection with the funeral of the three policemen who were murdered by burglars at Houndsditch. ...

    Article : 243 words
  25. WHOLESALE BUTCHERS.

    The Wholesale Butchering Wages Board delivered its award to-day. The award gives the following as the minimum rates of wages:— Mutton slaughterers, constant, ...

    Article : 124 words
  26. Albert-street Church.

    To-morrow, in the Albert-street Church, special Christmas services will be conducted by the Rev. G. E. Rowe. In the morning he ...

    Article : 195 words
  27. THE BOOT TRADE.

    The Boot Trade Board has delivered an interim award. The minimum wages for men in time work are fixed at 1/1½ per hour. except for aged, slow, and infirm ...

    Article : 160 words
  28. DEFENCES OF HOLLAND.

    Notice has been given in the Belgian Chamber of Deputies of a motion to interpellate the Minister for Foreign Affairs with regard, to the proposed coastal ...

    Article : 82 words
  29. Emerald's Holiday Excursions.

    The steamer Emerald will make special excursions daily to Redcliffe and Woody Point during the Christmas and New Year holiday season. To-day the Emerald will ...

    Article : 154 words
  30. Excursion to Cape Moreton.

    Messrs. William Collin and Sons, Ltd., intend running the Musgrave on an excursion to Cape Moreton on Boxing Day. The vessel is licensed to carry 800 ...

    Article : 66 words
  31. Ocean Beach and Redcliffe Excursions

    The Brisbane Tug Company, Ltd., has issued a complete time-table for the Christmas and New Year holidays. The Beaver. Boko, and Greyhound are ...

    Article : 95 words
  32. Omrah Arriving Earlier than Expected.

    It was expected that the Orient liner Omrah, from, London, would arrive at Pinkenba on Monday afternoon, but an alteration has been made. The mail ...

    Article : 77 words
  33. LATE COMMERCIAL.

    MELBOURNE, December 23.— The wheat market is steady at 3/7½. Flour, £9/7/. ...

    Article : 15 words
  34. LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY.

    In the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. PAGET informed Mr. Mann that Mr. Butcher could not undertake the survey of the extension of the ...

    Article : 1,210 words
  35. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 42 words
  36. Advertising

    {No abstract available}

    Advertising : 35 words
  37. A FREE XMAS GIFT.

    To every patron for doz. cabinets, we give a doz. Post Cards of sitter free. Thos. Mathewson Co., 184 Queen-street, next Finney's. ...

    Article : 26 words
×

Buy

Download

Please choose from the following download options:

Share

Share this item on:

Print

Print page as...

The National Library of Australia's Copies Direct service lets you purchase higher quality, larger sized photocopies or electronic copies of newspapers pages.

Scope
Format of download
as... PDF PDF

You need to login before you can save preferences.

$